Job description
Role Overview
Mechanical Engineer position with Applus+, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services. Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Company Overview
Applus+ is a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, delivering innovative solutions across key industries including energy, construction, environment, and infrastructure. Operating in more than 70 countries, the company is committed to helping clients achieve operational excellence while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards. Applus+ fosters a culture of integrity, technical leadership, and continuous professional development.
Role Purpose
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of mechanical equipment and fleet used in waste management operations, with focus on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, operational efficiency, and compliance with technical and HSE requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Operations & Supervision
- Supervise the operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery used in waste collection, transportation, construction and demolition (C&D) waste management, and landfill projects.
- Manage collection vehicles, compactors, dump trucks, containers, cranes, and operational equipment at transfer and treatment stations and worker accommodation camps.
- Supervise field maintenance activities and ensure strict adherence to occupational safety and quality standards (HSE) in workshops, operational sites, and landfill areas.
Maintenance Planning & Implementation
- Review and evaluate preventive and corrective maintenance plans, ensuring their implementation in compliance with technical and environmental standards.
- Review periodic maintenance schedules and fleet management plans.
- Follow up on the application of manufacturers' instructions and technical specifications for field and landfill equipment, ensuring compliance with environmental safety requirements.
Performance Monitoring & Analysis
- Monitor the performance of equipment and treatment stations.
- Review breakdown and repair reports to ensure operational continuity and the efficiency of waste disposal systems.
- Conduct benchmarking and analytical studies to assess equipment performance and the quality of operations and maintenance across project facilities.
Reporting & Optimization
- Prepare technical analytical reports highlighting improvement observations related to equipment performance, failures, and system functionality in both field and landfill operations.
- Provide technical recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and minimize recurrent breakdowns.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
- Valid professional accreditation/registration with the relevant engineering authority.
- Experience in mechanical equipment, maintenance, or fleet management.